Hi folks. I'm not a frequent poster here, but I browse fairly regularly. I spotted a Westerly-made Guild D-17M in a local shop recently. I was not familiar with that model. It seems to have a mahogany top and body, and I believe the back is of the arched laminated mahogany variety.
They were asking $700. It played very nice, with a resonant tone and good sustain. The body was in good shape with exception of a crack going down the midline of the top from the bridge all the way to the bottom of the instrument. They said the crack was not in the wood itself, but I tend to disagree. In any case, it didn't affect the sound of the guitar.
Anyone familiar with this model? I don't know if this is a good price or not; I tend to think it's a little steep. Opinions? Offer them $500 and go from there?
They were asking $700. It played very nice, with a resonant tone and good sustain. The body was in good shape with exception of a crack going down the midline of the top from the bridge all the way to the bottom of the instrument. They said the crack was not in the wood itself, but I tend to disagree. In any case, it didn't affect the sound of the guitar.
Anyone familiar with this model? I don't know if this is a good price or not; I tend to think it's a little steep. Opinions? Offer them $500 and go from there?